The Comptroller General of Immigration Service, CGIS Kemi Nana Nandap,ᵖᶜᶜ ᵐᵐᶦˢ ᶠˢᵐⁿ ᶠˢᵖˢᵖ has boosted officers morale and performance through promotions across various zones. As part of service policies, officers were promoted across various ranks, some from ACI to DCI, and others from CSI to ACI,  and so on.

CGIS Kemi Nana Nandap,ᵖᶜᶜ ᵐᵐᶦˢ ᶠˢᵐⁿ ᶠˢᵖˢᵖ

The Assistant Comptroller General of immigration in charge of Zone ‘A’ headquarters Ikeja, ACG Muhammed Adamu psc pcc, has urged all newly promoted officers to prepare for the increased responsibilities that come with their new roles.

ACG Muhammed Adamu psc pcc, in charge of Zone A, Ikeja

At the promotion ceremony at Zone ‘A’ Headquarters on Wednesday, ACG Adamu expressed appreciation to CGIS Kemi Nana Nandap and charged the officers to step up to their new responsibilities and justify the service’s confidence in them.

ACG Muhammed Adamu, flanked by ACG K.A Sodiq (retd) and the newly promoted officer, DCI Sunday Soyombo

He said, “Promotion is a motivation to do more. A journey of one thousand miles starts with a single step. It comes with additional responsibilities, so you have to be on your toes and lead by example. See this as a kind gesture from the service and show your appreciation through hard work and dedication”

ACG K.A Sodiq (retd)

ACG K.A Sodiq (retd) also spoke, urging the officers to take the service to the next level and master paramilitary ethics, saying it’s crucial. He added, “It is not just about wearing the new rank. You are the eyes and ears of the service. Soon some will be comptrollers. How can you control if you don’t know what to do?”.

He said, “Just speaking English isn’t enough if you don’t know your job, that’s what sets you apart from civilians. Promotion means more responsibilities, so your workload will increase”

CIS Saratu Ibrahim, Comptroller of Muritala Muhammad International Airport

CIS Saratu Ibrahim, Comptroller of Muritala Muhammad International Airport, said the newly promoted officers are driving the service’s reforms and innovations, with the Comptroller General leading the charge.

                Newly Promoted officers

She charged, “So I urge you to do your job with professionalism and integrity. Let’s drive these reforms full throttle so the CGIS can rest easy.

DCI Sunday Soyombo being decorated by ACG Muhammed Adamu and ACG K.A Sodiq (retd)

DCI Emeka Duru from MMI command responded on behalf of the promoted officers, saying they are grateful to the service for the recognition and promising to justify the trust placed in them.

Promoted officer being decorated by ACG Muhammed Adamu

We have heard you loud and clear. We know much is expected when much is given. We get it, this promotion means more responsibility, not just a new rank. We promise to go back and step up our game, redoubling our efforts.”

Another promoted officer being decorated

He said, “Some of the immigration values we have got today were taught by some of you, and some we learned by watching you. We wouldn’t be here without some of you”.

             Newly Promoted officers

Earlier, the officers, visibly thrilled, turned up with loved ones in tow, filing in as their names were called to unveil their new ranks.

       Newly Promoted officers

“Thanks to the Service for this promotion,” says DCI Sunday Soyombo, a promoted officer. “We will keep delivering quality service”.

         Newly Promoted officers

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